| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| Clean Technology Fund | 93.00 |
| IDA Credit | 75.00 |
| GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY | 0.70 |
Solar Energy and Access Project
Abstract*
The country faces many challenges to achieve universal access to electricity services. The electrification rate in Burkina Faso has barely grown over the past five years and remains low by regional standards at about 25%, with significant disparities between urban and rural areas where around 75% of the population live. Electricity demand is growing steadily at 10% per year, attributed to the high rate of population growth, new connections, and low... Show More
Development Objective
The objective of the proposed project is to increase access to electricity services in selected rural areas and the availability of solar energy in Burkina Faso by leveraging private finance.
Key Details
Project Details
P166785
Active
Regina Nesiama Miller , Raluca Golumbeanu, Leopold Sedogo
Burkina Faso
February 25, 2019
(as of board presentation)
June 21, 2021
June 22, 2022
US$ 607.70 million
SONABEL,Ministry of Energy,ABER
2021
US$ 168.70 million
N/A
February 8, 2024
December 31, 2028
TBD
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 75.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 75.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | 93.70 |
| Total Project Cost** | 607.70 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of February 28, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2021 | TF-B5744 | Loan Commitment | 91,000,000.00 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | IDA-69190 | Int Charges | 6,206.79 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | IDA-69190 | Loan Disb | 10,896.14 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | IDA-69190 | Loan Disb | 2,711.18 |
| Sep 4, 2023 | IDA-69190 | Int Charges | 6,177.07 |
| Sep 4, 2023 | IDA-69190 | Int Charges | 6,177.07 |
| Sep 4, 2023 | IDA-69190 | Int Charges | 995.19 |
| Sep 4, 2023 | IDA-69190 | Int Charges | 995.19 |
| Nov 22, 2023 | IDA-69190 | Loan Disb | 144.28 |
| Feb 2, 2023 | IDA-69190 | Loan Disb | 1,676,786.80 |
| May 15, 2024 | IDA-69190 | Loan Disb | 32,330.25 |
| May 7, 2024 | IDA-69190 | Loan Disb | 667.86 |
| Jun 21, 2021 | IDA-69190 | Loan Commitment | 75,000,000.00 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | IDA-69190 | Int Charges | 6,206.79 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-09-15 |
| Procurement | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-09-15 |
| Financial Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-09-15 |
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2024-09-15 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2024-09-15 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-09-15 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Generation capacity of energy constructed or rehabilitated Value 0.00 0.00 325.00 Date June 1, 2020 June 13, 2023 June 2, 2025 Comment VRE integration capacity enabled by the project Value 0.00 0.00 150.00 Date June 1, 2020 June 13, 2023 June 2, 2025 Comment Private investments mobilized Value 0.00 0.00 439000000.00 Date June 1, 2020 June 13, 2023 June 2, 2025 Comment Avoided GHG emission (tCO2e per year) Value 0.00 0.00 318000.00 Date May 29, 2020 June 13, 2023 November 20, 2025 Comment Renewable energy generation capacity (other than hydropower) constructed under the project Value 0.00 0.00 325.00 Date June 1, 2020 June 13, 2023 June 2, 2025 Comment People provided with new or improved electricity service Value 0.00 0.00 700000.00 Date June 1, 2020 June 13, 2023 June 2, 2025 Comment People provided with new or improved electricity service - Female Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment People provided with access to electricity under the project by household connections (grid or off-grid). Value 0.00 0.00 700000.00 Date June 1, 2020 June 13, 2023 June 2, 2025 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Financial closing achieved for the phase 1 of the Regional Solar Parks Value No No Yes Date June 1, 2020 June 13, 2023 December 6, 2021 Comment Recruitment of transaction advisory firm with requisite legal, financial and technical expertise for anchor customers VRE IPP project Value No No Yes Date June 1, 2020 June 13, 2023 October 5, 2020 Comment Financial closing achieved for the first green mini-grid development and operation by concessionaire Value No No Yes Date June 13, 2023 June 13, 2023 June 7, 2021 Comment Installed capacity of battery storage Value 0.00 0.00 0.32 Date May 5, 2021 June 13, 2023 December 31, 2026 Comment Share of female-headed households provided with new or improved electricity services Value 0.00 0.00 7.00 Date July 30, 2021 June 13, 2023 October 30, 2025 Comment Percentage of women working in mini-grid operations Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date July 30, 2021 June 13, 2023 October 30, 2025 Comment Grievances received and addressed through the project’s Grievance Redress Mechanism within the specified timeframe Value 0.00 0.00 90.00 Date June 14, 2021 June 13, 2023 June 30, 2025 Comment